Want to Buy New Desktop Computer

[marcmuff Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close marcmuff]

Now that Windows 7 is out I'm in the market for a new desktop computer. I like HP--definitely NOT Dell. I have external DVD recorder and lots of other external stuff so don't need a lot of bells and whistles.

Suggestions???

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

HP Deals, HP.com Coupons, HP Pavilion Laptops, Desktops

[tonyg Goomba & Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close tonyg]

I would go for a minimum of a dual core processor.

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

PacificGeek.com - Woot! Specials one day only sale

[itchyfeet Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close itchyfeet]

Hi Muriel - If you're a member of Costco here in Sacto., they seem to have some good deals on HP. Plus you get a two year warranty (one year manufacturer and one year Costco). I'm also looking for a new desktop to replace my antique so have been doing some shopping. I also saw one at Sam's Club but prefer Costco because of the two year warranty. Jo Ann

[riverdees05 Platinum Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close riverdees05]

They had on the news a few days ago in Nashville that Dell is closing one of their factories in the state that makes desk top units because of reduced demand with so many folks using laptops as their main computer these days.

[marcmuff Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close marcmuff]

Thanks, everyone, for your input.

I've almost decided on this one: HP s5200z series from the HP Home & and Home Office store for $399.00. I added the dual core processor (thanks, Tony) and the Wireless-G LAN card and external modem to the base price.

Operating system Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Processor AMD Athlon(TM) II 215 dual-core processor [2.7GHz, 2MB L2, up to 4000MT/s bus]
Memory 2GB DDR2-800MHz SDRAM [1 DIMM]
Hard drive 320GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive
Graphics card Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE [VGA]
Primary optical drive LightScribe 16X max. DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti drive
Networking Wireless-G LAN card and external modem
Front Productivity Ports 6-in-1 memory card reader, 2 USB, headphone port
TV & entertainment experience No TV Tuner
Sound Card Integrated 5.1 channel sound with front audio ports
Speakers No speakers
Keyboard and Mouse HP multimedia keyboard and HP optical mouse
Productivity software Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
Security software No additional security software

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

Thanks, everyone, for your input.

I've almost decided on this one: HP s5200z series from the HP Home & and Home Office store for $399.00. I added the dual core processor (thanks, Tony) and the Wireless-G LAN card and external modem to the base price.

Operating system Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Processor AMD Athlon(TM) II 215 dual-core processor [2.7GHz, 2MB L2, up to 4000MT/s bus]
Memory 2GB DDR2-800MHz SDRAM [1 DIMM]
Hard drive 320GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive
Graphics card Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE [VGA]
Primary optical drive LightScribe 16X max. DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti drive
Networking Wireless-G LAN card and external modem
Front Productivity Ports 6-in-1 memory card reader, 2 USB, headphone port
TV & entertainment experience No TV Tuner
Sound Card Integrated 5.1 channel sound with front audio ports
Speakers No speakers
Keyboard and Mouse HP multimedia keyboard and HP optical mouse
Productivity software Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
Security software No additional security software

I would double the ram to 4gb

[marcmuff Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close marcmuff]

Thanks, Frank, Tony, and everyone for your suggestions!

I decided to go with this one. 100 discount and free shipping

HP Pavilion p6210t customizable Desktop PC
• • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• • Intel(R) Celeron(R) Dual-Core processor E3200 [2.4GHz, 1MB L2, 800MHz FSB]
• • 4GB DDR2-800MHz SDRAM [2 DIMMs]
• • 320GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive
• • Integrated graphics (Intel(R) Media Accelerator 3100) [VGA]
• • LightScribe 16X max. DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti drive
• • Wireless-G LAN card and modem
• • 2 USB, front audio ports
• • No TV Tuner w/remote control
• • Integrated 5.1 channel sound with front audio ports
• • No speakers
• • HP multimedia keyboard and HP optical mouse
• • Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
• • No additional security software
• • HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

Summary of discounts for order H109276421
Instant discounts you received:
$100.00 PC instant rebate
Order subtotal $429.99
Shipping
(Standard 5-7 Business Days) FREE
Estimated ship date:
Your customized HP Pavilion p6210t customizable Desktop PC will be
built by November 9, 2009

CA Tax $37.62
Grand total $467.61

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

Thanks, Frank, Tony, and everyone for your suggestions!

I decided to go with this one. 100 discount and free shipping

HP Pavilion p6210t customizable Desktop PC
• • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• • Intel(R) Celeron(R) Dual-Core processor E3200 [2.4GHz, 1MB L2, 800MHz FSB]
• • 4GB DDR2-800MHz SDRAM [2 DIMMs]
• • 320GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive
• • Integrated graphics (Intel(R) Media Accelerator 3100) [VGA]
• • LightScribe 16X max. DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti drive
• • Wireless-G LAN card and modem
• • 2 USB, front audio ports
• • No TV Tuner w/remote control
• • Integrated 5.1 channel sound with front audio ports
• • No speakers
• • HP multimedia keyboard and HP optical mouse
• • Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
• • No additional security software
• • HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

Summary of discounts for order H109276421
Instant discounts you received:
$100.00 PC instant rebate
Order subtotal $429.99
Shipping
(Standard 5-7 Business Days) FREE
Estimated ship date:
Your customized HP Pavilion p6210t customizable Desktop PC will be
built by November 9, 2009

CA Tax $37.62
Grand total $467.61

Looks good, BTW my SIL bought this a little over a month a go. Did they offer a free up grade on the hard drive, My Sil got that a month a go

[rapmarks Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close rapmarks]

I think i will be in the market shortly.
I move my computer back and forth from Wisconsin to Florida. Worked okay in wisconsin, but when i tried to install Comcast here, had problems. It seems my comuter has trouble finding Internet Explorer. Once I get on, it is fine, but sometimes i just can't get on, have to try several times, real slow to come up or doesn't come up at all. Ever heard of this problem?

[tonyg Goomba & Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close tonyg]

I've had trouble with Internet Explorer many times in the past. I would suggest 2 options: upgrade to IE 8 if you haven't already, or perhaps even better, download Mozilla Firefox and make it your default browser.

[rapmarks Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close rapmarks]

I didn't realize I could just download it. My son just suggested getting firefox to me, but I didn't realize I could just go to their site and download it. i think I'll try it. Thanks